Port St. Lucie, FL  Cost of Living

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Port St. Lucie, FL Cost of Living

Port St. Lucie, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 98.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 1.4 percent lower than the U.S. average and 4.4 percent lower than the average for Florida.

A typical home costs $372,300, which is 10.1 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.7 percent more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port St. Lucie costs $1,820 per month, which is 27.3 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.3 percent more than the state average of $1,560.

To live comfortably in Port St. Lucie, Florida, a minimum annual income of $71,280 for a family, and $58,000 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Port St. Lucie is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive.

Port St. Lucie cost of living is 98.6

COST OF LIVINGPort St. LucieFloridaUSA
  98.6103.1100
  104.7102.8100
  103.7102.3100
  98.9101.1100
  $372,300$362,400$338,100
  93.9101.3100
  102.7112.6100
  86.587.6100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Port St. Lucie    53 Reviews
    This is where you go to unwind! Beaches, golf, etc - 6/30/2023
    Been here since 2017 and have enjoyed it very much. This is not a 'Big City', so if you're looking for all the big city trappings move on. It's quiet. I have... Read More

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    Love Port St. Lucie - 1/3/2020
    We have visited four times and love it so much that we purchased a home here, and move in two weeks! Lets see first the good things. Beautiful weather year around.... Read More
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    Money pit - 9/8/2019
    Where do I begin. Been here for a few years now and just waiting to retire so I can concentrate on other places. Didn't take more than a year to figure this place out... Read More


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